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LONG RIDE TO BICOL PARA SA LAHAT NG RIDERS and PILGRIMS

Thanks to all who joined me in the thread: http://www.motorcyclephilippines.com Rides & Touring: LONG RIDE to Bicol

I confirmed with my brother priests in Naga City that the GRAND EVENT of the 300 Yrs Celebration of Our Lady of Peñafrancia Devotion in Naga will be on SEPT 10, 2010.

I would like to inform all pilgrims and riders that our LONG RIDE TO BICOL will be on Sept 8-11, 2010.

Kindly take note the ff changeable program:

DAY 01 (Wednesday)

Sept 8 @ 4am - Dep from Magallanes (Starbucks) to Petron in the South Super Hi-way

@ 4:30am- Off to Lucena

@ 6:30am- Exp arrvl in Lucena (Gas Stn) 10 min rest

- Mtg with some bikers/pilgrims from Rizal, Cavite and Bats

@ 6:40am- Dep to Calauag for breakfast and gas up

@ 8:30am- Exp arrvl in Calauag

@ 9:30am- Off to Sipocot

@ 11:30am- Exp arrvl in Sipocot Petron Stn (10 min rest)

@ 11:40am- Dep to Naga City (Gas up)

@ 12:30pm- Exp arrvl in Naga lunch then lunch in SM

@ 1:30pm- Off to Villanueva's Residence for rest / Foster families

@ 3:30pm- Snacks/Basilica/Bishop's Palace/City ride/CWC & Church visits etc

@ 5:00pm- Back to our Shelter for the Birthday celebration

@ 6:00pm- Mass at home (if given permission) with elderly couple

@ 7:00pm- Dinner with the bday celebrator, family and relatives

@ 8:30pm- City night ride/Bar hopping

@ 10pm- Home/Rest for next ride

DAY 02 (Thursday)

Sept 9 @ 5am- Rise-up/Bath/Bfast

@ 5:30am- Dep to Cagsawa

@ 6:45am- Exp arrvl in Cagsawa Ruins/Photo sessions/

- Pinangat in Camalig/Daraga Albay (Gas up)

@ 7am- Off to Bulan Sorsogon

@ 8:45am- Exp arrvl in Donsol Sorsogon then snacks

- Pilar Sorsogon then off to Legazpi City

@10:30am- Exp Arrvl in Daraga Church (photo sessions)

- Liñon Hill, Embarcadero

@ 12nn- Gaisano Mall for lunch

@ 1:15pm- Off to Sto. Domingo Beach Resort for rest

@ 3pm- Dep to Mayon Rest House (R.H.)

@ 3:40pm- Exp arrvl in Mayon R.H. / Picture-taking/rest

@ 4:30pm- Off to Tabaco City Church

@ 5pm- Dep to Bacacay Albay (Among Ben's place)

- Settling in a resort/fun/party with minimal contribution

- Pitching tents

- Meeting/scheduling of future rides/evaluation/Settle resort rental/

Instructions

- Rest for the ride back to Naga City for the GRAND DAY EVENT of the

300 Years of Our Lady Peñafrancia Celebration

DAY 03 (Friday) GRAND DAY OF THE 300TH OLP CELEBRATION

Sept 10 @ 5am- Rise-up/Light Bfast/Bath

@ 6am- Off to Naga via Malilipot, Tabaco, Malinao, Tiwi

@ 6:45am- Exp arrvl in Joroan Church (Shrine of Our Lady of Salvation)

- Famous for pilgrims due to her continual intercessions

- Short visit and prayer

@ 7am - Off to Sangay then Pili

@ 8:30am- Exp arrvl in Naga then City Motorcade / Ocular ride going to the

Cathedral and Basilica *Final Instructions by Among Ben*

TO DO: ( Aside from what to pack and bring)

* All M/Vs will be kept safe at Villanueva's residence or in the Major

Major Seminary. TBS with the Rector c/o Among Ben

* We go by walking towards the Basilica as pilgrims to make a

sacrifice

* Official shirts will be worn and banners will be flown

* All must assemble in the seminary near the Basilica and with a

safe place to keep our MVs (Rosters and contacts will be

given to the seminary guard to safe guard our MVs and things)

* Water/Bush hat/face towel/strong shoes can be of help during the

grand day event

* Bring some first aid ointment and meds

* Bring your rosary (Among will provide the OL of Peñafrancia prayer)

* We shall of course join the processions in a prayerful manner

*After the grand event procession and Mass we shall meet near the

Daughters of Mary Convent just at the back of the Basilica. In case

some might get lost, ask some priests, nuns, and seminarians.

* At the end of the pilgrimage and all we shall meet again in the

Seminary where we can get our MVs.

@ 9:15am- Rest in our foster homes

@ 10am- Early lunch with our foster families

@ 10:45am- Assembly in the Major Seminary

*Bring only what is needed in the pilgrimage (Rosary, prayer guide

guide)

@ 11am- Off to the Basilica/Cathedral depending on the crowd and start of the

processions. (Instructions will be given)

- FREE JEEPNEY RIDE TO THE STARTING POINT of the PROCESSION

MAIN EVENT OF THE FEAST !

@ 7pm- Exp end of the event (Pilgrims under Among Ben:

- Meeting in the Daughters of Mary Convent just behind the Basilica)

- Dinner in the City

@ 8:30pm- BALIK SEMINARIO for our MVs

- FREE JEEPNEY RIDE TO THE SEMINARY after the PROCESSION

- If the road is clear we can go back to the City for documentations

and other pilgrimage/tour-related things

@ 10pm- We go back to our foster homes for bonding before leaving the

next day / Rest

DAY 04 (Sat)

Sept 11 @ 6am- Rise-up/Bfast

@ 8am- Pilgrim Mass in the Basilica with Father Ben (TBS with the Rector)

- Priests were informed and they will give slot for our group

@ 9am- Short meeting before leaving Naga. Blessing for everyone. Interactions

@ 9:30am- Snacks/Early lunch in LCC/Rest for the long journey to Manila

- Gratitude to foster families

@ 2pm- LONG RIDE from Naga to Manila

E N D OF P I L G R I M A G E ! GOD BLESS EVERYONE !

Among Ben

bikersonephilippines.org

09287848444

frbenkuwait@gmail.com

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PILGRIMAGE DETAILED ACTIVITIES SEPT 10-14, 2010

LONG RIDE FROM MANILA-BICOLANDIA…. Organized by BikersONE Philippines

TENTATIVE SCHEDULE OF ACTIVITIES:

June 5, 2010 (Sat)---------------------------------- Eye Ball (EB) in Manila with Ms. Cel
All prospect riders have internet connection will login to: http://bikersonephilippines.org for ride updates
Need: COMMITTEES on Transpo, Finance/Sponsorship, Food and Accommodation, Invitation (Print, Radio, TV, Facebook etc), Documentation, Security etc…
Among Ben will provide designs for shirts and sweat shirts.
Monthly Advertisement has to be done from this date.

Questions:
*How many riders do we need?
*Is the ride for free or pay your ride?
*Is there a registration fee to start this event planning?
*How many convoys do we need?
*Do we have medics in the group?
*Do we have Law enforcers in the group to be the Marshals?
*What to pack/bring?
*How many are having backrides?
*What is the ride requirement? (400cc up or any req)
*Some others like hotel accommodation etc..

June 6, 2010 (Sun)-----------------Reporting of the Minutes via Email to Among Ben
by the Secretary of the group.
Email: bikersonephilippines@gmail.com
WEB: http://bikersonephilippines.org
Blog: http://bikersonephilippines.blogspot.com

June 26, 2010 (Sat)--------------------------------2nd EB in Manila with all the RIDERS
and Committee Heads for updates.

June 27, 2010 (Sun)----------------------- Sending of the Meeting Reports

July 10, 2010 (Sat)-------------------------3rd EB Updates and reporting and send any
report to the WEB or Email. Target date to Report sure ride sponsors.

July 11, 2010 (Sun)-------------------Reporting via email/ WEB updates

August 23, 2010 (Mon)----------------------------------------------Arrival of Among Ben

August 25, 2010 (Wed)-----------Meeting with Among Ben (Place to be arranged c/o Ms. Cel or the Committee in-charge)
•Finalization of Rides
•Registration will be closed
•Committee Heads Final Report
•Body/Health/Ride Conditioning

August 27, 2010 (Fri)-------------Ocular Visitation and Fun Ride by Among Ben
from Manila-Bicol-Manila. Those who are interested are
most welcome.

====================WAITING PERIOD============================





Day 1
September 10, 2010 @ 5 am---------------- Magallanes Starbucks along the Hi-Way
@ 5:15 am-Move to Petron for Gas up(South Super Hi-Way)
@ 5:30 am-Move to Lucena for a 10min rest
@ 7:30 am- Move to Calauag for Breakfast and Gas up
@ 10:30 am- Move to Sipocot for a 10 min rest
@ 12 nn- Arrival in Naga City
- Courtesy Call to the Archbishop with his Blessing
Short Visit to the Cathedral then Lunch Lunch can be taken in the City proper. I hope I can still arrange with my friends. (To be arranged)
@ 1:30 pm
- Rest at NATTIE VILLANUEVA FAMILY’s RESIDENCE IN HARING CANAMAN.

- Her Daughter in Kuwait is offering their house as
Our shelter for over night and with dinner only.
*Those who wanted to stay over night in a nearby hotels they can do so. (To be arranged)

@ 4 pm- Move to the City/Provincial Office for courtesy call
then to CamSur Watersports Complex (CWC) (TBA)
*Relaxation time
*Some can enjoy the Surfing and other amenities.
*Entrance fee is applied unless paid by an sponsor.

@ 7 pm- Dinner with Villanueva’s Family
@ 8 pm- Food and drinks in the City/ Magsaysay/ Mayon
Avenue. (Place to be settled and individual payment
Unless sponsored by SMB or finance comm. hehehe).
@ 10:30 pm- Barracks to rest
Note: Finance Comm will shoulder the Breakfast expenses the following day.

Day 2
September 11, 2010 (Sat) @ 6 am- Rise up
@ 7 am- Off to the Basilica for the Holy Mass and
Thanksgiving. Rest in the Grounds of the Basilica.
Other Riders may join us here.

@ 730 am- Mass in the Basilica (to be arranged-TBA)

@ 8: 15 am- Breakfast in the Daughter of Mary
Sister’s Convent (TBA) / Gas up

@ 9:30 am- Motorcade in the City Proper. Invited
Bicol and other Riders may join even to other routes.

@ 10 am- Malling/Rest/Tambay

@ 10:30 am- Seminary Visit while going to Legazpi
Oldest Church visitation too.

@ 12 nn- Lunch in Bastian Polangui Albay
c/o Finance Comm or KKB

@ 1 pm- Move to Hoyop-Hoyopan Cave/
CAGSAWA RUINS
Albay Bikers c/o City Councilor Celoy Chan may
welcome us in Matacon/Libon Hi-Way. (TBA)
@ 2pm- Expected arrival in Cagsawa Ruins/
@ 2: 30 pm- Off to Donsol/ Gas up. Dinner &
overnight in Pilar Sorsogon
Day 3
September 12, 2010 (Sun) @ 6 am- Rise up/Quick Breakfast
@ 7 am- Holy Mass in Pilar (or later in Legazpi)
@ 8 pm- Departure to Legazpi City
• Sipi Seminary (Picture taking)/Gas up
• Daraga Church
• City Tour with Sambalas and other Bikers
• Liñon Hill tour
• Embarcadero
@ 11:00 am- Coffee with Bikers (TBA with Councilor CELOY Chan)
@ 12:00 nn- Lunch in Pacific Mall (KKB/Finance/TBA with an sponsor)
@ 1:30 pm- Rest/Siesta in Liñon Hill or in Embarcadero or go directly to our foster home (Resort) in Sto. Domingo (20 km from Legazpi)
@ 5 pm- Bar hopping in Legazpi (KKB) or Rest for
The evening get-together (Other Riders are welcome)
@ 7 pm- Off to Bacacay Black Beach for rest/dinner/
bonding/swimming (overnight) *with contribution*
Overnight Venue Options (KKB):
• Viento del Mar
• San Jose Resort
• Morales Beach
• Bethlehem
• Tent Pitching can be done (FREE)












Day 4
September 13, 2010 (Mon) @ 6/7 am- Swimming/Bath/Breakfast
@ 7:30 am- Off to Bacacay Church (F-1660) Picture
Taking then courtesy call to the new elected Mayor
Other destinations:
• SEAPORT
• ROCA BALUARTE
• TABACO CITY MOTORCADE/Gas up
• CHURCH IN TABACO
• Tiwi
• Famous Halo-Halo
• Joroan, Our Lady of Salvation Parish Shrine
@ 11 am- Lunch in Malinao Church (TBA with Fr. Jun C.)
@ 1 pm- Off to the Skyline Hotel/Mayon Resthouse
• Rest
@ 2 pm- Move to the COLD Spring nearby for sight-seeing/picture-taking
@ 2:30 pm- Malling in Tabaco City/Tambay/Kape
• Gas up for the following day early trip.
@ 3:00 pm- Off to Bacacay again for REST/Conditioning/Swimming for a LONG RIDE BACK TO MANILA









Day 5
September 13, 2010 (Tue) @ 6 am- OFF to Manila Via
• BACACAY
• MALILIPOT
• TABACO
• MALINAO
• TIWI
• JOROAN
• SAN JOSE, TIGAON, CAM SUR
• PILI
• NAGA CITY (Gas up)
• SIPOCOT
• CALAUAG (Gas up)
• LUCENA (Gas up)
• GAS STATION IN THE SSH (Gas up)
• MANILA



CONVOY/OTHER BIKERS AND PILGRIMS OPTIONS:

Sept 9, 2010- Arrival in Naga or
Sept 10, 2010- Arrival at lunch time or another option
Sept 11, 2010- Mass with the pilgrim-riders at the Basilica
-Includes Rosary and devotion

Sept 11, 2010- Convoy/Pilgrims can go home or can still join the Bicol
Tour. (Sorsogon, Legazpi, Tiwi and others)
*Take note of the above schedule till return to Manila.




Thanks,

Among Ben
09287848444
frbenkuwait@gmail.com


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Bikers One Philippines

Where LIFE is a journey…..

People move from one place to another. Life is a constant journey.

We, Filipinos, are fun-loving people. We love to travel as far as we can go. Our stay in this world is really a pilgrimage. We are the people on the way!

Bikers One Philippines is an initiative of Among Ben, a diocesan priest from the Bicol Region, and a native of Bacacay, Albay. He is now incardinated or permanently serving the Catholic faithful in Kuwait.

Among Ben founded the Bikers One to organize rides and fun, both for the highly organized and individual riders, in the Philippines, his native country. This initiative is a spark or a reflection inspired by the Shepherd One of the Vatican and the Airforce One of the U.S. President. Among Ben muses, "When you travel with the Bikers One, you are number one!"

During Among Ben's Web-surfing, and from the experiences of his friends and being a rider himself, he knows very well that many biker groups and even individuals are going anywhere, and some for a pilgrimage. As a Bicolano, he has witnessed, even during his seminary days, how riders from all over the country are going for a pilgrimage to the Sanctuary of the Our Lady of Penafrañcia Basilica Minore, Naga City, and to some parts of the Bicol Region.

Now, it is about time, as Among Ben mulled over, to organize a pilgrimage and a tour especially for the Celebration of the 300 Years of Devotion in honor of Our Lady of Penafrañcia (1710-2010). He believes in the powerful intercessions of Mama Mary -- the Mother of Jesus, and our Mother, too. Like Jesus, She is also in our pilgrimage of life.

Among Ben is very much enthusiastic in this endeavor that many riders will join and will make a very positive response in this first-ever long ride organized under the Biker One Philippines this coming September 10-14, 2010. As of today, May 19, 2010, some 60 Big Bike Riders will be joining, and other people will join by convoys, according to his source in Manila.

To further unite all bikers in the Philippines under one umbrella – the Bikers One Philippines – Among Ben also authored a social networking site, http://bikersonephilippines.org, designed for riders to gain friends, to meet other fellow riders from all over the Philippines, and to unify them as one family of motorbikers. It is open to all motorbikers, with or without a group, to have fun, meet and gain new friends with the same hobby, likes, and adventures in life. Thanks and acknowledgment to the Web team: Chito as Sys Admin, Timi as Web-Developer, and Daniel as Graphics Designer.

The Tagline and Motto of Bikers One Philippines is "Where LIFE is a journey", telling us that our life is truly a pilgrimage -- we walk and fight for life! At the end of our earthly journey, we shall meet our Creator, the God of our life. We also need to meditate that life is a journey; as riders, God is with us when we travel. He is accompanying us till we reach our destination. We are not alone. God is always on our side. Our fellow riders and new friends are with us, too, because of our common goal -- to gain life in heaven.

Let us all enjoy the fruits of our journey and the treasures of being friends.

God bless our journey,

Among Ben

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PENAFRANCIA ANNIVERSARY

VIVA LA VIRGEN! VIVA! PEÑAFRANCIA: 300 YEARS

PHOTOS

Gospel on May 30 2010

May 30, 2010
The Solemnity of the Most Holy Trinity


Reading 1

Prv 8:22-31

Thus says the wisdom of God:

"The LORD possessed me, the beginning of his ways,

the forerunner of his prodigies of long ago;

from of old I was poured forth,

at the first, before the earth.

When there were no depths I was brought forth,

when there were no fountains or springs of water;

before the mountains were settled into place,

before the hills, I was brought forth;

while as yet the earth and fields were not made,

nor the first clods of the world.



"When the Lord established the heavens I was there,

when he marked out the vault over the face of the deep;

when he made firm the skies above,

when he fixed fast the foundations of the earth;

when he set for the sea its limit,

so that the waters should not transgress his command;

then was I beside him as his craftsman,

and I was his delight day by day,

playing before him all the while,

playing on the surface of his earth;
and I found delight in the human race."

Ps 8:4-5, 6-7, 8-9
Responsorial Psalm

R. (2a) O Lord, our God, how wonderful your name in all the earth!



When I behold your heavens, the work of your fingers,
the moon and the stars which you set in place —
What is man that you should be mindful of him,
or the son of man that you should care for him?

R. O Lord, our God, how wonderful your name in all the earth!

You have made him little less than the angels,
and crowned him with glory and honor.
You have given him rule over the works of your hands,
putting all things under his feet:

R. O Lord, our God, how wonderful your name in all the earth!

All sheep and oxen,
yes, and the beasts of the field,
The birds of the air, the fishes of the sea,
and whatever swims the paths of the seas.
R. O Lord, our God, how wonderful your name in all the earth!

Rom 5:1-5
Reading 2

Brothers and sisters:

Therefore, since we have been justified by faith,

we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ,

through whom we have gained access by faith

to this grace in which we stand,

and we boast in hope of the glory of God.

Not only that, but we even boast of our afflictions,

knowing that affliction produces endurance,

and endurance, proven character,

and proven character, hope,

and hope does not disappoint,

because the love of God has been poured out into our hearts
through the Holy Spirit that has been given to us.

Jn 16:12-15
Gospel

Jesus said to his disciples:

"I have much more to tell you, but you cannot bear it now.

But when he comes, the Spirit of truth,

he will guide you to all truth.

He will not speak on his own,

but he will speak what he hears,

and will declare to you the things that are coming.

He will glorify me,

because he will take from what is mine and declare it to you.

Everything that the Father has is mine;

for this reason I told you that he will take from what is mine
and declare it to you."

Peñafrancia Pictures

Kuwait

BIG CELEBRATION IN NAGA CITY PHILIPPINES

BIG CELEBRATION this SEPTEMBER 2010 IN NAGA CITY

TERCENTENARY EVENTS

“300 YEARS OF DEVOTION”

Theme: “GROWING IN HOLINESS UNDER THE MANTLE OF INA”

The Feast of Our Lady of Peñafrancia is a one-week affair that starts on the second Friday of September when the miraculous Ina is transferred from her shrine to the centuries-old Naga Metropolitan Cathedral. This procession is locally called traslacion where the miraculous images of Our Lady of Peñafrancia and of the Divino Rostro journey to the Metropolitan Cathedral of Naga City for a Novena and Holy Masses. This has begun in 1885, and it ushers in the weeklong festivities in the locality. A nine-day novena and prayers are held in her honor. This event is considered as the biggest and most popular religious event in the Philippines.

The feast begins with the Virgin’s image (which is a copy of the Madonna in Spain) being brought to the Naga Cathedral where millions of Bicolanos, devotees, and pilgrims hold a novena. Showing to the whole Christian world their unshakable faith and loyalty to the Lady, their Divine Mother, the people kneel on the ground and bow their heads as the Virgin passes through downtown Naga atop a colorful pagoda that also carries her various images and icons.

During the traslacion, which passes through the main streets of Naga, the miraculous Ina of the Bicolanos is borne on the rugged, muscular shoulders of barefooted voyadores who form a human barricade to protect the Virgin from the unruly crowd. Mindless of the scorching sun, the devotees adhere to the towering pagoda in an impressive display of faith.

Novena and prayers for nine consecutive days are held. High ranking officials and other powerful people vie for the honor of sponsoring a certain night’s novena. Bicolanos also visit their relatives and friends for merriment, sharing food, drinks, and prayers. On the last day, the Virgin is returned to her shrine by crossing the Naga River.

The evening procession is flanked by thousands of devotees and pilgrims in boats carrying thousands of lit candles while kneeling and bowing their heads in prayer. When the image reaches her destination, the followers joyfully shout “Viva la Virgin” (Long Live the Virgin!) to the heavens.

A multicolored pagoda carrying the images/icons of the Virgin of Peñafrancia and the Divino Rostro passes through the Bicol River. The fluvial procession marks the return of the Virgin from the Naga Metropolitan Cathedral to her home shrine at the Basilica.

Peñafrancia Viva La Virgen Festival (2006)

from http://www.philippinecountry.com/

Millions of Bicolanos will once again show to the whole Christian world their strong faith and loyalty to their Heavenly Mother. Again, we will hear the triumphant sounding shouts of VIVA LA VIRGEN! VIVA! VIVA EL DIVINO ROSTRO! VIVA!

See you in Naga City this September 2010: 300 Years Celebration!